This coat was proported to be worn by Edward Prince of Wales during World War I.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United Kingdom
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
George H. Leavey & Company Ltd.
Royal Air Force (RAF) brown leather flying coat worn by Edward Prince of Wales; wool lining; coat is quilted and packed with buoyant kapok material; attached belt; 4 buttons down front; two lower button closed patch pockets; piece of associated hardware and tag.
Clothing: 89.5 x 64.8 x 10.2cm (35 1/4 x 25 1/2 x 4 in.)
Exterior Shell: Leather, Cotton
Lining: Wool
Other: Cotton, Plastic, Steel, Brass, Paint
A19500148000
Donated by Mrs. Mary E. "Mother" Tusch
National Air and Space Museum
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